Meatballs in creamy cheese mushroom sauce

6 servings

30 minutes

Meatballs in creamy cheese mushroom sauce are a cozy dish of Irish cuisine, wrapped in tenderness and rich flavor. Traditionally, the Irish value simple yet hearty meals, and this recipe is a bright testament to that. The combination of juicy meatballs with aromatic mushrooms in a creamy sauce enhanced with Maasdam cheese gives the dish softness and depth of flavor. The creamy mushroom sauce perfectly complements the meat, creating a rich and balanced taste that envelops and warms you. This dish is versatile: it can be served for family dinners or festive tables, surprising guests with its delicate texture and deep aromas. It pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or fresh baguette for dipping into the fragrant sauce. True gastronomic comfort captured in every bite!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 508.8
• Proteins: 21.3g
• Fats: 45.3g
• Carbohydrates: 3.7g

Ingredients

• Garlic: to taste
• Minced meat: 400 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Champignons: 300 g
• Cream 20%: 0.5 l
• Butter: 20 g
• Cheese: 100 g
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. I always take only fresh mushrooms. Accordingly, we wash and clean each mushroom. We cut them into small thin slices (1.5x1.5 cm). We place them in a hot pan after pouring in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. We fry for about 5-7 minutes, then add butter. We continue frying until the butter melts and the mushrooms brown slightly. We place the cooked mushrooms in a saucepan, pour in cream, and bring to a boil over low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Champignons: 300 g
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Butter: 20 g
   • Cream 20%: 0.5 l

2. We prepare meatballs. Finely chop garlic (to taste) into the minced meat. Add salt and pepper to taste, and crack an egg. Mix everything thoroughly. Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into the pan, form balls from the minced meat — meatballs with a diameter of no more than 3 cm, and place them in the already heated pan. Fry until crispy. Place the finished meatballs into a saucepan where mushrooms are slowly boiling in cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Minced meat: 400 g
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

3. Grate the cheese (I use Maasdam cheese for this dish — it has its own interesting flavor) on a coarse grater, chop the garlic (to taste), and add everything to the same saucepan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes. The sauce is ready!

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 100 g
   • Garlic:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste